359: Martin Luther King's Dream
The Rest Is History
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Media and the Civil Rights Movement
This chapter examines the profound influence of mass media on the civil rights movement in the 1950s and 1960s, particularly the role of television and radio in amplifying key events and figures. It highlights pivotal moments such as Rosa Parks' actions and the emergence of Martin Luther King Jr., alongside the challenges within the movement and the differing philosophies between leaders. The chapter captures the dramatic urgency for equality, exploring both the internal dynamics of the civil rights struggle and the responses from political leaders during this transformative period.
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